I’m an academic. It’s publish or perish.
Daniel J. Bernstein
Once researchers have completed at least part of their project they need to communicate its outcomes to the wider world. Publishing and sharing work is scholarly communication in the most literal sense and the resources on this page outline the various different stages of the publication lifecycle from selecting a publisher to promoting the finished outputs.
Presentations
How to Spot a Predatory Publisher – presentation given as part of Open Access Week 2017. So-called predatory publishers regularly approach researchers via email to solicit manuscripts and conference papers. With the emphasis on publishing as a measure of academic success still strong it can be easy to give in to temptation and flattery but this can do more harm than good to a future career. This presentation looks at the problem of predatory publishers who exploit changes to the publishing landscape in the 21st century. Covering what a predatory publisher is, why they are a problem and including a handy checklist to help assess publishers this presentation is recommended for library staff working in research support roles.
Helping Researchers Publish – delivered as part of the 2017 Research Support Ambassador Programme, this hour long workshop looks at the decisions faced by researchers when publishing their work including selecting a format/publisher, how to respond to peer review and promoting research outputs.
Perish Even If You Publish? – so-called predatory publishers regularly approach researchers to solicit manuscripts and conference papers. Given the emphasis for researchers on publishing their work it can be easy to give in to temptation but what exactly are the risks? This presentation looks at how to spot a problem publisher, what to do if approached and the best advice to offer researchers.
Publish and Perish? How to Spot a Predatory Publisher – so-called predatory publishers regularly approach researchers via email to solicit manuscripts and conference papers. With the emphasis on publishing as a measure of academic success still strong it can be easy to give in to temptation and flattery but this can do more harm than good to a future career. This session looks at whether these publishers are a problem, how to spot a potential problem publisher or conference and the best advice to offer researchers if they are approached. Delivered as part of the Wednesday Webinar series.
You’ve Published, Now What? Tools and Techniques for Promoting Research – getting academic output published is a great accomplishment for any researcher but it’s not the end of the story. Promoting and sharing their work in a variety of ways can help to increase the impact of the original publication and can also be a useful tool for the library to show how their help is contributing. This presentation looks at the benefits of promoting research, the tools both researchers and librarians can use and how to link this with general advocacy for open research.
Videos
Publication Lifecycle in 3 Minutes– this video explores the publication lifecycle and the different stages that researchers must go through in order to publish their work.
Peer Review in 3 Minutes – this video explores the little understood world of peer review, what it is, who does it and some potential alternatives to the current system.
Predatory Publishers in 3 Minutes – this video explores the concept of predatory publishers, what they are and how to avoid them.
How to Spot a Predatory Publisher – webinar delivered as part of Open Access Week 2017. So-called predatory publishers regularly approach researchers via email to solicit manuscripts and conference papers. With the emphasis on publishing as a measure of academic success still strong it can be easy to give in to temptation and flattery but this can do more harm than good to a future career. This presentation looks at the problem of predatory publishers who exploit changes to the publishing landscape in the 21st century. Covering what a predatory publisher is, why they are a problem and including a handy checklist to help assess publishers this presentation is recommended for library staff working in research support roles.
Publish and Perish? How to Spot a Predatory Publisher – so-called predatory publishers regularly approach researchers via email to solicit manuscripts and conference papers. With the emphasis on publishing as a measure of academic success still strong it can be easy to give in to temptation and flattery but this can do more harm than good to a future career. This session looks at whether these publishers are a problem, how to spot a potential problem publisher or conference and the best advice to offer researchers if they are approached. Delivered as part of the Wednesday Webinar series.
Problems with Peer Review – peer review is a core part of the scholarly communication process but is it still the best approach in a modern academic environment? This short video will explore some of the main concerns around the use of peer review. Created as part of the Research Support Ambassador Programme.
Disseminating Research: What Librarians Really Need to Know – an accessible introduction to disseminating publications for librarians including choosing a format, choosing a publisher and methods of promoting research. Created as part of the Moving into Research Support Training for CILIP.
Podcasts
Problems of Peer Review – peer review is a core part of the scholarly communication process but is it still the best approach in a modern academic environment? This mini-podcast will explore some of the main concerns around the use of peer review. Created as part of the Research Support Ambassador Programme.
Publish and Perish? How to Spot a Predatory Publisher – so-called predatory publishers regularly approach researchers via email to solicit manuscripts and conference papers. With the emphasis on publishing as a measure of academic success still strong it can be easy to give in to temptation and flattery but this can do more harm than good to a future career. This session looks at whether these publishers are a problem, how to spot a potential problem publisher or conference and the best advice to offer researchers if they are approached. Delivered as part of the Wednesday Webinar series.
Resources
The Publication Lifecycle (Research Support Handy Guides) – an accessible guide to the common lifecycle of publication. These guides can be printed as leaflets for distribution
Choosing a Publisher (Research Support Handy Guides) – an accessible checklist outlining the decisions that need to be made when selecting a publisher for research. These guides can be printed as leaflets for distribution.
Demystifying Peer Review (Research Support Handy Guides) – an accessible guide to the basics of peer review. These guides can be printed as leaflets for distribution.
How to Spot Predatory Publishers (Research Support Handy Guides) – an accessible checklist to work through when evaluating potential predatory publishers. These guides can be printed as leaflets for distribution.
Academic Social Networks (Research Support Handy Guide) – an accessible guide to promoting research via academic social networks such as Academia.edu and ResearchGate, including how to avoid copyright problems. These guides can be printed as leaflets for distribution.
Predatory Publisher Checklist – printable checklist which can be used to assess a potential problem publisher.